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A visit to the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (FG ID #61256)

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery

Lat:   31.4085°   (31° 24' 30")

Lon:   -90.7561°   (-90° 45' 21")

The cemetery is located in Franklin County<3>.

As an estimate, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northwest of Bude.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Meadville. Meadville lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west northwest of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery .

Name Variations for Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Mt. Zion Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Byrds Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrds Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrds Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Byrds Chapel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • O Zion Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the O Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the O Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The O Zion Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Cotton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cotton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cotton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cotton Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Siloam Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Siloam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Siloam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Siloam Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Byrd Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Byrd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pilgrim Rest Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Middleton Creek Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Middleton Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Middleton Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Middleton Creek Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Beulah Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Cruise Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cruise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cruise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cruise Cemetery is located in Amite County
  • Westbrook Memorial Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westbrook Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westbrook Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westbrook Memorial Cemetery is located in Amite County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Thornton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thornton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thornton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thornton Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Cain Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cain Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Davis Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davis Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Beam Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beam Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Bowlin Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowlin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowlin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Walker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • McDonald Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • McGee Burnett Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGee Burnett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGee Burnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGee Burnett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Scott Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Lee Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lee Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Lea Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lea Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lea Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Wroten & Carraway Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wroten & Carraway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wroten & Carraway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wroten & Carraway Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Wactor Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wactor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wactor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wactor Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Young Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Amite County
    • Lumpkin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lumpkin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lumpkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lumpkin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Terry Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Terry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Terry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Terry Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Concord Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Franklin County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<2> of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, with the nearest first.

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Brookhaven
  • Gloster
    • Gloster lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<2> to the Southwest (SW) of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gloster.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloster
  • Hamburg
    • Hamburg lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<2> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hamburg.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
  • McComb
    • McComb lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for McComb.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McComb
  • Meadville
  • Summit
    • Summit lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Summit.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #707588  (Mount Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #707588 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Bude
    • County: Franklin         Elev: 132
    • Location given for GNIS #707588 (Mount Zion Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #61256

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.4085, Longitude: -90.7561    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Franklin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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